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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
3
An article promotes a fat reduction method without dieting or exercise. It argues against strenuous gymnastics and starvation, claiming a simple home mixture from Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Peppermint Water used after meals and at bedtime can remove fat rapidly yet safely without wrinkles or stomach harm. It cautions against patent remedies and stresses medical supervision.
New and exquisite designs in English Art Plates and genuine original Oil Paintings made in New York by top artists. A sample will be shown soon at Joders Drug Store. Prices are reasonable and within reach. Oil paintings are the genuine article. E Harrison, General Agent for Black Hawk County.
A string of obituaries and notices from Waterloo recount deaths of Gertrude Miller a lifelong Episcopal parishioner and friend to many who died at 2 pm after an illness and operations in Presbyterian hospital. W T White died suddenly at 2 am at his son’s home after a brief illness previously. Also reported are the death of A Dusenberry a former Jesup resident and Hillsdale native, and two upcoming weddings Albert Bottine and Estella Worden.
North Waterloo lumber firm Moore & Moore nears completion with yards filled. Railroads report heavy merchandise movement for the season and prior winter delays. Notices cover crew changes, sickness in families, and a new Illinois Central Employes’ magazine issue featuring President Charles H. Markham’s biography and a piece by Mark Reasoner.
Mary C. Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire reports a rapid recovery from rheumatism linked to uric acid after three days of Foley Kidney Pills. She says pain in feet joints and back disappeared and she could move again. J HE Joder & Son endorse the medicine.
In Charleston W Va the Democratic majority in the legislature voted for United States senators despite Republican withdrawal. Chilton received 71 votes for the long term and Watson 70 for the short term, with Vernett and Davis also noted. Watson was elected with twelve votes to spare.
President Taft greets delegates of the federal council of the Churches of Christ of America at the White House and praises cooperative church effort as team work for a better humanity. He notes no established religion in the U S yet government favors all creeds and observes churches’ independence and power. He cites Philippine gains from church work and links civilization progress to church influence.
West High basketball expects a tough home game tomorrow at the Y gym against Marshalltown, with Waterloo West and Marshalltown girls meeting earlier. Prof. Mallory lists the boys lineup, officiating by Bennett and the Waterloo Y team, while A. C. officiates for Marshalltown. Next week West High travels to Davenport and Clinton.
Waterloo hopes to send a district contest winner to Elkader for the state meet at Colfax in April. Nine contestants compete in three categories Friday at 8 pm in the East Side Manual Training auditorium with three gold medals awarded.
Mayor Rector notes Mrs Isaac Snoores aged 100 on Jan 15 and her 65 year old husband walking through damp foggy downtown streets. She stays nimble while he fears slips and cold, yet neither complain about slippery walks as they traverse from Douglas Street to the heart of downtown.
In Dike on January 26, 14 year old Leoh Murphy son of J P Murphy was injured when caught in windmill gearing while oiling machinery. He suffered a broken leg and arm but stopped the mill in time with help from family. A doctor treated him. he is expected to recover. Also noted is St Joseph parish bazaar at Ellis hall offering hot supper for 5 cents beginning Wednesday.
Springfield, Hb. Jan. 28 The house adopted a joint resolution endorsing a national Lincoln memorial in Washington. A stringent anti pass bill was introduced in the senate. Both houses adjourned until Tuesday.
Waterloo boosters planned a smoker this evening at the Waterloo club rooms with attractions listed as Good fellows Goonod fellowship God talks Good news Good eats and Good music. Invitations couldn’t reach all but any live wire should attend despite absence of invitation.
Sharon Pa Jan 26 an innovation in sports here was the boxing exhibition opening Tuesday night at South Sharon Athletic Club with prayer and an address by a local minister who accepted the invitation to officiate in that manner a large crowd attended the event. Dairy butter 25 cents per pound at G H W Eightiney s.
Ira J Hoover, who has been in the east for several weeks, returned last night from New York City. He made a remarkably fast trip to the so called fastest growing city in the state of Iowa, taking just 26 hours door to door, a feat the paper dubs impressive.
Mrs Patrick Hanlon wife of Officer Hanlon died at 4 30 am at the family home corner Finlay and Cherry streets after a five day illness with pneumonia. Born in Montreal sixty six years ago she came to Dubuque in 1850s and lived here since. A devout Catholic she was a member of St Anthony parish survived by husband two sons James of Waterloo Leo and a daughter Angie both of Dubuque funeral Friday at 8 am from St Anthony church with burial at St Philomena's.
Waterloo lodge No. 108 A F and A M calls a stated communication on Friday January 27 at 9 30 a m at the Masonic temple for conferring the rite of Masonic burial on the late M L Newton. Interment at La Porte City Ia with Masonic service at the grave. All Master Masons urged to attend. By order W M G F Morrill secretary. Sweet potatoes at C H Elghne y s.
An old time home remedy advertises a pint cough syrup made with Pine and Pinex. It promises instant relief within 24 hours for coughs, whooping cough, sore lungs, and throat troubles. The formula uses granulated sugar, warm water, and Pine fifty cents a pint, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
In district court Lou Cornwell was granted a divorce from Al Cornwell, alleging desertion after a marriage near Fort Dodge. In Chapman and Parrott v Baty, plaintiffs secured judgment on a promissory note for full amount. In Fredericksen v Rownd, verdict directions favored defendants on one count while sustaining plaintiff’s motion against Walter Rownd for $190. Parties adverse except.
The case of F. J. Shannon versus BE Kendall on contract was set and dismissed. In Guy B Brace versus Fred Boland and Lizzie Boland on a writ of error the court found no error by the justice of the peace and affirmed the lower court’s judgment.
Columbus January 25 The miners convention endorsed the Chicago garment makers strike and condemned the manufacturers action. They donated 500 dollars to the strikers and a vote on the presidency was not announced today.
An advertisement extols constitutional blood poison as a dangerous insidious disease. It claims mineral medicines fail and touts S S S as a safe vegetable remedy that removes germs from blood, purifies the system, and cures the condition without relapse. It offers a free treatment book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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